AFBLUE Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I do agree with one comment in particular. That nut on the bottom of the Hertz shifter ball can be annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvin C Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I do agree with one comment in particular. That nut on the bottom of the Hertz shifter ball can be annoying. That's funny - I was just about to write the same thing! From the get-go, I had meant take a mild file to that thing. In the interim, however, I guess the funny looking callous I've developed on my right index finger has made that task unnecessary. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 MT ......I still love my SGT.....#405!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tko211 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Some car mag writers didn't like the gt350 back in 66. It was said to be rough, noisey, poor steering and yes too much money for what you got. Today these cars are so sought after that they often bring the highest dollars at auctions and are spoken of with a certain reverence. My point? Well sounds like history repeating itself and in 20 plus years I bet this MT writer would give his right arm just to drive one again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Motor Blend ... all the cars look the same................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I do agree with one comment in particular. That nut on the bottom of the Hertz shifter ball can be annoying. Hurst Shifter, not Hertz Shifter - the Hertz shifter is automatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75coug Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 What's wrong with what they said? Is it not a Mustang GT with boltons and a body kit? If you like it, who cares what MT thinks. Well put. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach 1 1970 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 "The Challenger did beat the GT500 at stopping!" Yea by one whole foot! 117ft to 118ft! They also said the GT500 had, and I quote, "archaic chassis and whiney motor" Yet it beat the Challenger in lateral accelaration and figure eight with the "archaic chassis" and beat the same Challenger in acceleration to mph, passing 45-65, and quater mile with the "whiney motor"! Wonder how much Dodge paid them for that review? The Dodge has a 1950 tech engine OHV 2 valve, show me one super car (except Saleen S7)that has pushrods in use ,yet MT complains about engine whine in the GT500. Most of those editors drive SH-T cars because they can't afford cars like the Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timack Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Opinions are like A-holes...everybody has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 The engine whine is just the S/C spooling up. :happy feet: Maybe they don't know what an S/C is??? Seriously, I would not be offended or even care about an article like that on the Shelby GT. If you like it, who cares? These cars aren't made for everyone, but they are made for someones like us. We love our cars, and one man's (or woman's) opinion on things like driveline noise, handling, shifting, etc. may not be yours. When I shop for cars I read the reviews, drive the car myself and form my own opinions. If I disagree, so what? I am the one driving it. I, for one, love the Shelby GT entirely. It's a great handling car, has great cues and beautiful lines, and it drives great--- for me. And that's what really counts. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 there is no 2C the car MT has is 999, if you have a picture of a 2c, please email it to me, thanks Amy, Sorry about the confusion in this thread. The CSM#07SGT02C I seen was in reference to the Ford Bold Moves video (episode#9) car (Blk/silver) that was shown to the dealers at the August 2006 National Ford Dealers Meeting when you launched the car for retail sale. Just wondering what ever happened to it & the White/Silver one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I do agree with one comment in particular. That nut on the bottom of the Hertz shifter ball can be annoying. are u kidding? i dont even notice. the article says, "Plus, the nut on the bottom should be concealed better and is probably keeping a running tally of how many bits of skin it's taken off staffers' fingers." WTF? are they gettin blisters or what? they must be babies :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 No I'm not kidding. Maybe yours is not as noticeable as mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 mark, I too will forever remember the nut on the bottom of mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 i feel the nut and its there, but it just never bothered me. accually it provides me some grip when i shift. ok that sounded dirty :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walc Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I didn't even know the nut was there, until I read the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYBRO Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 This thread has become all about the Hurst Shifter. The nut has never bothered me but yeah it does have some sharp edges. I think we should move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walc Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 This thread has become all about the Hurst Shifter. The nut has never bothered me but yeah it does have some sharp edges. I think we should move on. Good point. Who wants to hear about everyone else's nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 The engine whine is just the S/C spooling up. :happy feet: Maybe they don't know what an S/C is??? Seriously, I would not be offended or even care about an article like that on the Shelby GT. If you like it, who cares? These cars aren't made for everyone, but they are made for someones like us. We love our cars, and one man's (or woman's) opinion on things like driveline noise, handling, shifting, etc. may not be yours. When I shop for cars I read the reviews, drive the car myself and form my own opinions. If I disagree, so what? I am the one driving it. I, for one, love the Shelby GT entirely. It's a great handling car, has great cues and beautiful lines, and it drives great--- for me. And that's what really counts. Chris Exactly! I also like the "notchy" shifter. I like the feel that I have to set it in gear. Feels positive to me. I don't want a passive, refined, smooth and comfortable MUSCLE CAR! Give me the nine testicled gorilla! (Well, 5 testes for the SGT ) Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07shelbygt109 Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 If you use Safari you can simply find the video in the Activity window, found under the Window menu, double clicking on it will download it to your downloads folder. No other tool needed. Thanks for the info Jeff, I didn't know you could do that. Life with a Mac gets simpler every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I think nuts with rough edges is an issue all men should take seriously. I think women would also find them annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walc Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 I think nuts with rough edges is an issue all men should take seriously. I think women would also find them annoying. That evokes quite a mental image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 My future Virginia plate for my SGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump_breaker Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 If I remember correctly I believe the ball nut is directional. It is rough on one side and smooth on the other. For those of you with rough nuts, could they be installed upside down? There is just no other way to say that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted July 18, 2008 Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Hmm. So my nut may be installed upside down? I will have to look into this before I get the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07hoss Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I don't have a problem with what MT said. Other than the part about the stereo it was spot on. The cars are way slow for the money. The ride is harsh and bumpy and the shifter is extremely notchy. The one and only reason I bought mine was because it was a Shelby. If it had not had Shelby badging I would not have purchased it. That being said, I do love the car even with it's shortcomings. Exactly, I love the mustang hands down and I am a stang guy. My 07 I was very happy with but it did not have the Shelby badge. I never owned a cobra and I wanted a specialty stang so I got me the shelby what better specialty stang can you get. As far as the vette, camaro and challenger even what will they be worth 20 years on down the road compared to the Shelby that is the question they need to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT3369 Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 The "hurts" shifter to those bothered by the nut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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